Payroll Operations Analyst

Overview

Payroll Analyst in the Global Business Services People and Culture Shared Services Payroll Department, administering payroll for US employees, conducting payroll audits, and implementing payroll process best practices.

What you'll do

• Conduct payroll activities, analyzing and interpreting pay rules using Workbrain Online Time and Attendance (OTA), Workday Time Tracking, Workday Payroll, and ServiceNow Case Management.
• Enter and review timecard data in OTA or Workday Time Tracking.
• Adjust time entries, pay inputs, or payroll costing allocations.
• Calculate pay for union employees according to collective bargaining agreements, and for all employees according to company policy and legislative requirements.
• Research payroll inconsistencies and irregularities to determine root cause and provide resolution.
• Work with cross-functional counterparts to understand and resolve issues.
• Become a payroll subject matter expert to resolve employee issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with process partners and/or other points of escalation to provide research and information to resolve issues.
• Follow and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and compliance with respect to the payroll process.
• Understand and evaluate reports using Excel functionality (vlookups, index match, pivot tables).
• Participate in testing of payroll system related to process changes and enhancements.
• Research and respond to payroll inquiries, support internal audits, and prepare materials for external and internal auditors.
• Support leadership with other projects and tasks as required.

What you'll need

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll operations, managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of work experience.
• Must be English speaking.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Workday HR/payroll or other SaaS payroll tools (SAP or PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of Microsoft, particularly MS Excel.
• Understanding of US federal and state regulations related to salaries, wages, taxes, benefits, and other payroll matters.
• Experience with high-volume, multi-state payroll and regulatory compliance across states.
• Strong relationship skills; experienced in building and maintaining effective collaborations.
• Recognized for reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Skilled in process management, improvements, and re-engineering; able to manage high-volume activities on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly at all levels and in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in a shared service, large multi-business unit organization.
• CPP or FPC certification.
• Understanding of Motion Picture collective bargaining agreements and union pension health and welfare plans.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Office Level 3 & 4, Block A - East Wing.